Natural Hazard Prediction

ENGAGE: Natural Hazard Prediction ML U1 Lesson 2

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Hurricane Andrew - 1992

Hurricane Andrew was a powerful and destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that struck the Bahamas, Florida, and Louisiana in August 1992.

Watch the two videos and then answer the questions.

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How long it did take for Hurricane Andrew to go from being a tropical storm to being a Category 5 Hurricane?

Hurricane Katrina - 2005

In 2005 Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast of the United States. It was one of the strongest hurricanes in US history and caused massive damage. Over 1800 people lost their lives in the storm.

Before meteorologists gegan tracking its movement. A few states, such as Florida and Alabama, declared a state of emergency.

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How did meteorologists estimate the hurricane's magnitude and force?

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How and when did the meteorologists issue predictions of the strength of Hurricane Katrina?

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Where did meteorologists predict Hurricane Katrina would make landfall?

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Why did Hurricane Andrew cause more damage and loss of life than Hurricane Katrina, which had been downgraded to a Category 3 storm when it made landfall in Louisiana)